Data is only at 3G speed for ATT and TMO, obviously. I did a few speed test and got around
1mbps consistently, but that really depends on the signal strength in my area.

I also tried a T-Mobile Croatia prepaid GSM SIM card. The phone had no problem seeing it and
picked up T-Mobile USA signal. However, since this card is not capable of roaming, I had no way
of testing it.

Final thoughts... I rarely have nice things to say about Verizon Wireless, but they deserve my
respects for updating the Galaxy Note II and making it a true global phone.

Data is only at 3G speed for ATT and TMO, obviously. I did a few speed test and got around
1mbps consistently, but that really depends on the signal strength in my area.

I also tried a T-Mobile Croatia prepaid GSM SIM card. The phone had no problem seeing it and
picked up T-Mobile USA signal. However, since this card is not capable of roaming, I had no way
of testing it.

Final thoughts... I rarely have nice things to say about Verizon Wireless, but they deserve my
respects for updating the Galaxy Note II and making it a true global phone.

Data is only at 3G speed for ATT and TMO, obviously. I did a few speed test and got around
1mbps consistently, but that really depends on the signal strength in my area.

I also tried a T-Mobile Croatia prepaid GSM SIM card. The phone had no problem seeing it and
picked up T-Mobile USA signal. However, since this card is not capable of roaming, I had no way
of testing it.

Final thoughts... I rarely have nice things to say about Verizon Wireless, but they deserve my
respects for updating the Galaxy Note II and making it a true global phone.

You could actually do this before the update but not all GNII's worked though. I used a SIM Vodafone while overseas with no issues back in November and was even able to use a T-Mobile SIM here but it would only do voice. I complained and Verizon gave me a new phone in December and I've been able to use any GSM service. I truly wish it wasn't only 3G though.

Re: Note 2 is now a true global phone, thanks to Verizon's latest update(3G data on GSM, NO ROOT NEE

Re: Note 2 is now a true global phone, thanks to Verizon's latest update(3G data on GSM, NO ROOT NEE

Considering the device was sold as a Global-Ready phone from the get go, yet it really isn't, yeah they get no praise from me. Nor for the fact that their update is almost 6 months late to the party and is about to be completely obsolete...

Re: Note 2 is now a true global phone, thanks to Verizon's latest update(3G data on GSM, NO ROOT NEE

Originally Posted by DaRkL3AD3R

Considering the device was sold as a Global-Ready phone from the get go, yet it really isn't, yeah they get no praise from me. Nor for the fact that their update is almost 6 months late to the party and is about to be completely obsolete...

Data is only at 3G speed for ATT and TMO, obviously. I did a few speed test and got around
1mbps consistently, but that really depends on the signal strength in my area.

I also tried a T-Mobile Croatia prepaid GSM SIM card. The phone had no problem seeing it and
picked up T-Mobile USA signal. However, since this card is not capable of roaming, I had no way
of testing it.

Final thoughts... I rarely have nice things to say about Verizon Wireless, but they deserve my
respects for updating the Galaxy Note II and making it a true global phone.

I have a Verizon note 2 with the latest software which makes the phone unlocked like you stated , i see that the speeds were like 1mbps but are you able to Talk and surf the web at the same time Since its a GSM Sim inserted to the phone?

Re: Note 2 is finally a true global phone(ROOT NOT NEEDED for 3G data on GSM) thanks to Verizon's up

Originally Posted by masetas

I have a Verizon note 2 with the latest software which makes the phone unlocked like you stated , i see that the speeds were like 1mbps but are you able to Talk and surf the web at the same time Since its a GSM Sim inserted to the phone?

I used my Verizon Wireless Note 2 in Europe. I left my Verizon 4G LTE sim card at home and bought a local gsm micro sim card for 25 euros which included 1GB of data. (good for only 30 days)

When I talking to someone on the phone, it was not possible to browse the internet. Once I hung up, I was able to browse immediately. Don't know if this is caused by the carrier or the phonne?

Re: Note 2 is finally a true global phone(ROOT NOT NEEDED for 3G data on GSM) thanks to Verizon's up

Re: Note 2 is finally a true global phone(ROOT NOT NEEDED for 3G data on GSM) thanks to Verizon's up

Originally Posted by masetas

I have a Verizon note 2 with the latest software which makes the phone unlocked like you stated , i see that the speeds were like 1mbps but are you able to Talk and surf the web at the same time Since its a GSM Sim inserted to the phone?

can't do talk and surf at the same time... but otherwise data works perfect on T-Mobile

Re: Note 2 is finally a true global phone(ROOT NOT NEEDED for 3G data on GSM) thanks to Verizon's up

I have just talk with Verizon Technical support and they explained that is unlocked so I can made calls and text but DATA is not possible.BECAUSE APN is locked and do not let enter the new information for the Local carrier on the country that we visite.

Re: Note 2 is finally a true global phone(ROOT NOT NEEDED for 3G data on GSM) thanks to Verizon's up

Originally Posted by jozeinusa

I have just talk with Verizon Technical support and they explained that is unlocked so I can made calls and text but DATA is not possible.BECAUSE APN is locked and do not let enter the new information for the Local carrier on the country that we visite.

Re: Note 2 is finally a true global phone(ROOT NOT NEEDED for 3G data on GSM) thanks to Verizon's up

Originally Posted by jozeinusa

I have just talk with Verizon Technical support and they explained that is unlocked so I can made calls and text but DATA is not possible.BECAUSE APN is locked and do not let enter the new information for the Local carrier on the country that we visite.

As I am ready for Vacation please Could you clarify this issue.

Thanks

I can confirm that you will not need to add APN data to get data with a foreign SIM. I am using a Nova SIM in Iceland right now...all I did was pop the card in, boot up and send the activation text as instructed. Working like a charm.

Re: Note 2 is finally a true global phone(ROOT NOT NEEDED for 3G data on GSM) thanks to Verizon's up

Originally Posted by tfly212

I can confirm that you will not need to add APN data to get data with a foreign SIM. I am using a Nova SIM in Iceland right now...all I did was pop the card in, boot up and send the activation text as instructed. Working like a charm.

I've also used my Verizon Note 2 without root in several foreign countries. All I had to do was to buy prepaid GSM sim cards from supermarkets or hotel front desks. However, it's necessary to enter the APN setting on some GSM carriers. (no biggie, since it usually comes on a piece of paper with the SIM card, or available by calling the customer service number)

Re: Note 2 is finally a true global phone(ROOT NOT NEEDED for 3G data on GSM) thanks to Verizon's up

Originally Posted by Kiersten_Kress

I've also used my Verizon Note 2 without root in several foreign countries. All I had to do was to buy prepaid GSM sim cards from supermarkets or hotel front desks. However, it's necessary to enter the APN setting on some GSM carriers. (no biggie, since it usually comes on a piece of paper with the SIM card, or available by calling the customer service number)

It's a biggie if, like Vodaphone in Prague, the customer service staff have no idea what they're doing. I had to throw the Vodaphone SIM away and go with T-Mobile instead. No problems then, just as I had no problems with A1 in Austria.

Re: Note 2 is finally a true global phone(ROOT NOT NEEDED for 3G data on GSM) thanks to Verizon's up

Originally Posted by MaxBuck

It's a biggie if, like Vodaphone in Prague, the customer service staff have no idea what they're doing. I had to throw the Vodaphone SIM away and go with T-Mobile instead. No problems then, just as I had no problems with A1 in Austria.

I always buy T-Mobile sim cards when I'm in Europe. I just pop the SIM card in my Verizon Galaxy Note 2. Never had a problem.

Re: Note 2 is finally a true global phone(ROOT NOT NEEDED for 3G data on GSM) thanks to Verizon's up

Originally Posted by MaxBuck

It's a biggie if, like Vodaphone in Prague, the customer service staff have no idea what they're doing. I had to throw the Vodaphone SIM away and go with T-Mobile instead. No problems then, just as I had no problems with A1 in Austria.